FACTOIDS & TRIVIA

The G-200 was the second guitar model produced by G&L and was introduced in January 1982 though production started in late 1981.  It is the only G&L model ever made with a 24 3/4 inch scale length.  All other G&L guitars before and after have 25 1/2 inch scale lengths.  The body and neck were designed by George Fullerton and the pickups, circuit, and "cloud" control plate were designed by Leo Fender.  Dale Hyatt was responsible for the change to rear-loaded controls. With its rounded body shape, dual humbuckers and pickup toggle on the upper bout, the G-200 was clearly aimed at the Les Paul market.  All G-200's had mahogany bodies and ebony fingerboards.  The early G-200s were available in either a satin natural finish or high gloss sunburst finish.  Later in 1982, only sunburst was offered.  The guitar shown here has the satin natural finish.  The pickups are different from those found on the F-100 and the G-200 has a totally different circuit which, again, is a departure from what Leo normally designed for other G&L models.  It's a bit surprising that the G-200 was not more popular since it is a better sounding guitar than the F-100.  In fact, the G-200 and Cavalier are probably the best sounding G&L guitars equipped with MFD humbucking pickups.  Despite good playability and tone, the G-200 was an unpopular and short-lived model with only 209 being produced.  

 
Body:  Solid; 2-piece mahogany

Finish:  Natural, satin polyester

Neck:  1-piece maple, bolt-on

Fingerboard:  Ebony; pearloid dot markers

Number of Frets:  22

Pickguard:  None

Bridge:  G&L Locktight, smooth black powder coat

Nut:  Plastic

Tuners:  G&L/Schaller, sealed, chrome

Pickups:  Two, G&L Magnetic Field Design humbucking with adjustable pole pieces

Controls:  Master tone, master volume, 3-way pickup selector, pickup coil splitter

Scale Length:  24 3/4 inches

Neck Width at Nut:  1 5/8 inches

Body Width at Lower Bout:  13 inches

Body Depth:  1 5/8 inches

Weight:  8.1 lbs.